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CASA's new VHF requirement
Recently the CASA has a new requirement for ALL aircraft that are within 10km of any registered airport must carry a VHF.
This has surprised most HGFA members from a combination of a distracted HGFA administration and a weak advertising campaign by CASA. I recently searched the CASA website, and found no evidence of a recent rule change in place. In fact, several CASA members were not aware of this when asked by tug pilot Steve McCarthy, who's been working on the problem.
Jeff Shapiro and his Covert Harness
Today, my USA flying buddy, Jeff Shapiro, sent me news and photos of his new Covert Hang Gliding harness.
Photo: Jeff Shapiro, in his slick "Covert" harness, above orange groves in Florida last month.
I've been following his progress from the early days, and it looks like he's closing-in on his production debut.
Pilot's Party at Stanwell for Rudy
Warren Windsports is throwing a GOODBYE PARTY for Rudy!
We're really going to miss our amigo, Rudy, when he goes back to his "other" family and hang gliding school in Mexico.
FOOD: Burritos, chips & salsa, and margaritas will be provided.
WHEN: Monday March 8th, 7-10pm
What's going UP at Stanwell
Spring Hang Gliding is here, and our Calendar is budding....
- Tandem Hang Gliding Flights: Full-time from Stanwell Tops. We'll have another tandem instructor joining us for the Australian peak-season.
- Canungra Hangliding Comp: Early October (I will now stay local at Stanwell)
- Workshop (Sydney, NSW) on hang & paragliding competitions: Mid-October. - Our last workshop in Canberra had 24 hang & paraglider pilots!
- Gulgong Hang Gliding Comp with free support and workshops: Mid November
And....
Rob Kells, Hang Gliding Legend
Rob Kells one of my hang gliding heroes, has just died while fighting prostate cancer.
Rob had so much time, energy, enthusiasm, for hang gliding and the people involved. Any pilot that met Rob had tons of respect for him. He SET the standard of professionalism and customer service in the hang gliding industry. One thing that was special about Rob, is that you could ask him anything and he'd spend time to help you out, and make sure you were sweet, before moving on.
It's ON! Hang Gliding at Stanwell Tops!
This is what a great forecast chart looks like (for hang gliding in Sydney):
(Here's this weekend's chart)
Overall, we've had HEAPS of great wind (direction and speed) this month, with lots more on the horizon...
IF, you weren't aware...
...the wind runs along the isobar lines, in a counter-wise direction (high-pressure system in the Southern Hemisphere).
The onshore breeze will allow us to soar the hang gliders at Stanwell Tops for hours!
